Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 428 - Meeting Ags Challenges Head On
Release Date: 01/25/2026
Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 456 – Important FSA Deadlines Approaching
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From disaster assistance, to conservation programs, loans and more, a lot of important items fall under the purview of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ohio FSA Director Don Jones gives some important information about upcoming deadlines, including updating base acres. Plus, Field Leader Dusty Sonnenberg visits Ralph Farms in Marion County to talk with fourth-generation farmer Mike Ralph. They discuss a prolonged planting season, crops in need of rain, managing the area’s heavy soils, and the importance of drainage improvements to...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 455 – Discovering new uses for Ohio soybeans
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With the expansion of Airable Labs to Shawnee State University, the Ohio Soybean Council will have even greater opportunities to find new used for soybeans grown right here in Ohio. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, learn more about the research being done by Barry McGraw and his team to add value to soybean farmers’ bottom line. Plus, what is the current state of the farmland auction market in Ohio and how is that changing who is showing up at land auctions these days? Kevin Miller with Oak Ridge Realty and Auction Company shares his insights on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 454 – Expanding Support for Ohio State Fair youth
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Farm Credit Mid-America is the exclusive sponsor of all Ohio State Fair Junior Livestock Grand Drives, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn why this type of investment is important for Farm Credit Mid-America, livestock exhibitors and Ohio agriculture as a whole from Bob Siegel, FCMA Regional Vice President of Agricultural Lending Plus, high-oleic soybeans are becoming more popular for use in dairy rations. Dairy nutritionist Corwin Holtz talks about the...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 453 – Bringing Certainty and Sustainability Back to the Farm
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Soil health continues to be an important conversation in agriculture as farmers look for ways to improve their operations, protect their resources, and build long-term sustainability. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn about the Farmers for Soil Health program and the opportunities it is providing for growers who want to take the next step in conservation. Plus, bringing some certainty back into agriculture is something that could happen if some policies are passed in Washington. With items like the Farm Bill, year-round E15 and fertilizer availability and...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 452 – Data Center Impact Analysis Underway
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 451 – When Fungicide Pays and Combatting Fuel Costs
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With corn and soybean crops advancing across Ohio, many growers are evaluating whether a fungicide application will help protect yield potential. It's a decision that depends on several factors and agronomist Luke Schulte with Beck’s Hybrids weighs in with recent Practical Farm Research results. Plus, for Ohio farmers who grow soybeans and other feedstocks for biodiesel, what does the expiration of the 40A blenders’ tax credit actually mean day-to-day, and what is being done to reinstate it? Find out on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 450 – Long-Term Weather Outlook and Looking Out for Other Farmers
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Farmers are no stranger to stress, but there have been major investments and improvements for resources to help them get through challenges they may be facing when it comes to their mental health. Find out about all of the options available and how the conversation around farm stress and mental health is changing on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat. Plus, get an idea of what Mother Nature may have in store for farmers in Ohio as the growing season continues with an outlook from State Climatologist Dr. Aaron Wilson.
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 449 – Calling All Leaders and Protecting Risk in the Livestock Sector
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Ohio Corn and Wheat’s Emerging Leaders Program was created to identify, educate, and empower the next generation of agricultural leaders in Ohio’s corn and small grain industry. Nominations are being accepted now. Hear from past participants about what they learned about themselves and the industry by taking part in the program. Then, one tool that’s getting more attention these days is Livestock Risk Protection insurance. A Livestock Product Specialist with Farm Credit Mid-America discusses how producers are thinking about managing risk in an environment of strong prices and...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 448 – Taking Consumer Outreach to New Levels and Keys to Selling Land
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Ohio agriculture will take center stage at this year’s Ohio State Fair with the new Imagine AG exhibit, designed to help fairgoers better understand where their food comes from and the many industries connected to farming. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Marlene Eick talks about the vision behind the new building, the interactive experiences inside, and the message organizers hope visitors take home from this year’s fair. Plus, selling land is much different than selling a traditional home, requiring the right marketing strategy, the right...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 447 – Milk’s Renaissance & Soil Health and Livestock
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The dairy industry continues to evolve as consumers rediscover the value, nutrition, and versatility of milk and dairy products. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn about some recent wins for dairy farmers, from strong retail and food service sales to new conversations surrounding school milk and dairy’s role in healthy diets. Plus, As part of the Ohio Field Leader Roadshow, Dusty Sonnenberg visits with Bret Margraf of Margraf Family Farms in Seneca County to talk about the farm’s evolving approach to soil health.
info_outlineFrom the Farm Bill to trade, labor and year-round E15, there is a lot of policy work being done on behalf of farmers across the country. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, we hear from American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, about the policy to-do list for 2026.
Then, Scott Higgins with the Ohio Dairy Producers Association talks with Joel Penhorwood about getting whole milk back in schools and what that means along the supply chain from the farmers to the kids.
And Dusty Sonnenberg catches up with OSU's Garth Ruff about the upcoming Winter Beef Meetings and the topics that will be shared to get producers ready for a successful 2026.